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Great Expectations
Article By:
Charlie Bilello
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Monday, October 31, 2016 2:24 PM EDT
Since 2005, the S&P 500 is up 129% versus a gain of 4.7% for the HFRX Global Hedge Fund Index and a gain of 0.1% for the HFRX Equity Hedge Index.
JPM Warns Shift To Passive Investing Increases Systemic Risk, Will Make Crashes Worse
Article By:
Tyler Durden
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Sunday, October 30, 2016 1:42 AM EDT
After nearly a decade of central planning by global monetary authorities, the hedge fund industry has found itself unable to generate any alpha since 2011. As Barclays recently calculated, the average monthly alpha has declined to -0.07%.
A Simple, Powerful Strategy To Beat The Hedge Funds At Their Own Game
Article By:
Shah Gilani
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Friday, October 28, 2016 2:56 PM EDT
Hedge funds have been bleeding cash – not just during 2016, but for the past 10 years or more.
Stock Funds Suffer Biggest Outflow Since 2011; Hedge Funds Most Since 2009
Article By:
Tyler Durden
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Thursday, October 27, 2016 1:42 AM EDT
U.S. based stock mutual funds reported the largest outflows in five years, based on ICI data. $16.9 billion was pulled from stock mutual funds in the seven days through Oct. 19, more than in any other week since August 2011.
Eurekahedge: Exodus From The Event-Driven Funds YTD
Article By:
AllAboutAlpha
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Monday, October 24, 2016 8:49 AM EDT
Looking specifically at the month of September, the ranking of the four indexes turns out to be … the same as YTD. Relative value best, tail risk worse, long vol slightly down, short vol slightly up.
Why Hedge Funds Are Bleeding – And Why You Need To Pay Attention
Article By:
Shah Gilani
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Friday, October 21, 2016 4:20 PM EDT
Investors are fleeing hedge funds in droves due to gross underperformance in the face of over-the-top fees.
In this article: VRX
Hedge Fund Managers Expect "Massive" Pay Cut In 2016
Article By:
Tyler Durden
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Thursday, October 20, 2016 3:09 PM EDT
With soaring hedge fund shutdowns, and countless "smart money" asset managers underperforming either their benchmark or the overall market, 2016 is shaping up as the worst year for the hedge fund industry since the financial crisis.
Housing Starts Crash Most In 5 Years To 18-Month Lows
Article By:
Tyler Durden
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Wednesday, October 19, 2016 9:10 AM EDT
Following August's disappointing dump in Housing Starts (and Permits), September data is an utter disaster. Against expectations of a 2.9% rise, Housing Starts plunged 9.0% in September to 1.047mm - the weakest since March 2015.
Major Hedge Funds 'Shortest' In 6 Months, Dump Stocks At Fastest Pace In 5 Years
Article By:
Tyler Durden
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Tuesday, October 18, 2016 3:27 PM EDT
US equity markets have gone nowhere fast since the start of September, coiling in a narrow range and breaking down...(along with bonds as risk-parity funds deliver from record high correlation levels).
In this article: SPX
The "World's Most Bearish Hedge Fund" Reveals Its Next Big Short
Article By:
Tyler Durden
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Sunday, October 16, 2016 2:34 AM EDT
While Horseman is clearly bearish on Japan, however, its biggest net short exposure remains in the US, where it has a nearly -40% net position.
The Money Management Business Is A Great Con Game
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EconMatters
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Saturday, October 15, 2016 6:36 PM EDT
We delve into the dynamics of the asset management world where the pursuit of AUM is in direct conflict with outperformance by money management`s own arguments and logic. When you can run this big a hustle who needs actual returns?
One Hedge Fund's Market Summary: "The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly"... And An Important Chart
Article By:
Tyler Durden
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Friday, October 14, 2016 4:41 PM EDT
Today’s close (weekly close) will be very important. Market has to close > 2135 otherwise fasten you seat belt for more downside!
In this article: SPX
Market Briefing For Tuesday, October 11, 2016
Article By:
Gene Inger
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Monday, October 10, 2016 11:00 PM EDT
Propelled higher by Oil and Dollar strength Monday's stock market thrust higher. Later in the session the edge came off the rally and it faded as we desired.
Deutsche Bank – The Meltdown Crisis
Article By:
Martin Armstrong
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Thursday, September 29, 2016 4:21 PM EDT
Ten of the large hedge funds are withdrawing from Deutsche Bank. What must be understood here is that Deutsche Bank is the main clearing house for trades in Europe.